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    Lenovo Thinkpad SL500 won't turn on

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by xnoreasonx, Nov 2, 2009.

  1. xnoreasonx

    xnoreasonx Newbie

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    My laptop turned off unexpectedly. While plugged in, no lights show up on the front (nor does the power button), only a beeping sound is coming from the underside of the comp (only while plugged in). Any ideas?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    xnoreasonx, Nov 2, 2009
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    The beeping sound has meaning. Look up the booting beeps for you processor or call lenovo support.
    Renee
     
    Renee, Nov 2, 2009
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    JaneL Super Moderator

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  4. xnoreasonx

    xnoreasonx Newbie

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    Thank you for your replies but the beeps aren't very evident unless the computer is held up to my ear. It also is a continuous beeping, and the screen & lights are off entirely, which does not match any of the errors listed on page 53. Thinking about taking it to get diagnosed tomorrow at the place I purchased it from.
     
    xnoreasonx, Nov 2, 2009
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  5. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Notebook Consultant

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    Yes its good that you can actually go to the spot you got it from, but if you got the PC from a retailer, you probably wont get much assistance from the sales clerk.

    BTW where did you purchase the laptop from?
     
    Stewie Griffin, Nov 3, 2009
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